Science Project Resources

In this section of Student Science you'll find standards and guidelines that will help you pursue high-quality independent scientific research, whether you're in middle school or high school, an advanced science student or first-time researcher.

Just Getting Started?

Begin with some of these sites designed for the beginning researcher. We also encourage you to read through our series on Great Science Projects.

Pathways to Science Research - If you're not sure how to get started performing science research, this page will explain some pathways you could take.

Sparticl - A new web and mobile service for teens that collects the best internet resources in STEM. Sparticl is created by National Productions division of Twin Cities Public Television.

Mosaic - An online archive of articles published in the The National Science Foundation's flagship magazine from 1970 to 1992. A background resource for students, teachers, and others in need of a reliable reference for current research.

USA Science & Engineering Festival - SSP is proud to have been an Official Partner of the inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival held in Washington, D.C. in 2010 and the most recent Festival in 2014 where over 325,000 attended.